This was the oddest bit of synchronicity in a while. I just finished watching Triangle of Sadness less than 5 minutes ago and opened up substack app to see this review hahah. Great review btw. I agree, it was a masterfully shot film (the sea sickness scene in particular), and there was a lot of interesting inversions-- the land mine magnates being destroyed by a land mine, Dimitri going from quoting Reagan on the ship to Marx quoting on the island, etc.
I loved Triangle of Sadness for its reckless abandon. But there is an underlying cynicism that I can’t abide: The supposition that the exploited would be just as vicious as their oppressors if given the chance. There’s no room for the possibility of a kinder society than the one we have. There is only power and merciless irony masquerading as justice.
But I loved the film nonetheless. Is masterful, and your description of it made me like it even more.
It’s been an amazing year for film: Afire, Aftersun, Passages, and Past Lives. Please watch them and share your thoughts, I love the way you pull out the best aspects of a film.
Like the “Marriage of Figaro” idea especially. Had a very similar reaction to Triangle of Sadness. A masterclass the grim humor of and irony driven age.
This was the oddest bit of synchronicity in a while. I just finished watching Triangle of Sadness less than 5 minutes ago and opened up substack app to see this review hahah. Great review btw. I agree, it was a masterfully shot film (the sea sickness scene in particular), and there was a lot of interesting inversions-- the land mine magnates being destroyed by a land mine, Dimitri going from quoting Reagan on the ship to Marx quoting on the island, etc.
Cool! Yeah, I think it's really amazing. Thrilled for the synchronicity!
I loved Triangle of Sadness for its reckless abandon. But there is an underlying cynicism that I can’t abide: The supposition that the exploited would be just as vicious as their oppressors if given the chance. There’s no room for the possibility of a kinder society than the one we have. There is only power and merciless irony masquerading as justice.
But I loved the film nonetheless. Is masterful, and your description of it made me like it even more.
It’s been an amazing year for film: Afire, Aftersun, Passages, and Past Lives. Please watch them and share your thoughts, I love the way you pull out the best aspects of a film.
Oh man, so much to see! I haven't seen anything in a while!
Like the “Marriage of Figaro” idea especially. Had a very similar reaction to Triangle of Sadness. A masterclass the grim humor of and irony driven age.
Totally! "Grim humor" is exactly right.